Personal Development Lesson 2 PDF

The learners demonstrate an understanding of… himself/herself during middle and late adolescence The learners shall be able to... conduct self-exploration and simple disclosure 1.Evaluate one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. EsP-PD11/12DWP-Ib2.2 2. Show the connections between thoughts, feeli...

The learners demonstrate an understanding of… himself/herself during middle and late adolescence The learners shall be able to... conduct self-exploration and simple disclosure 1.Evaluate one’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. EsP-PD11/12DWP-Ib2.2 2. Show the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in real-life situations. EsP-PD11/12DWP-Ic2.3 Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper. 1. It refers to the physical changes in the body as well as changes in skills related to movement. a. Social development b. Cognitive development c. Emotional development d. Physiological development 2. This has something to do with the feelings that you experience. a. Social development b. Cognitive development c. Emotional development d. Physiological development 3. It is about the innate capacity to relate with others, to connect, and feel the sense of belongingness. a. Social development b. Cognitive development c. Emotional development d. Physiological development 4. It refers to the person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and values. a. Social development b. Cognitive development c. Emotional development d. Physiological development 5. It is defined as discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul. Spirit or the “inner essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted. a. Social development b. Cognitive development c. Spiritual development d. Physiological development Lesson 2.1: Developing the Whole Person This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you to distinguish the various roles of different individuals in society and how they can influence people through their leadership or followership The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using. The module is divided into two lessons, namely: Lesson 1 – Five Areas of Personal Development Lesson 2 – Evaluation of One’s Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors; and Connections Between One’s Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors in Actual Life Situations The module is divided into two lessons, namely: Lesson 1 – Five Areas of Personal Development Lesson 2 – Evaluation of One’s Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors; and Connections Between One’s Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors in Actual Life Situations Presently, you are in the process of puberty a period where there is a rapid physical maturation and bodily changes. Human life is complex and it consists of many different facets. During this time, teens will see different of changes in their physical, psychological, cognitive and spiritual aspect. Adolescence is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes. The whole person concept was introduced by a philosopher named Dr. Mortimer J. Adler which confronts us to struggle a proper balance in all aspects of our lives ---demands a significant investment in time with family and friends, inspiring our lives, growing in our spiritual aspect and becoming all that we can be. As its framework, developing yourself is learning to balance your work, your lives, and your successes. Puberty is a period of rapid physical maturation involving hormonal and bodily changes. It takes primarily in early adolescence between 9 to 16 years of age for most individuals, environmental factors can also influence its onset and duration (Vanderberg & Boomsa, 2007). Adolescence is a stage in life that deals with many changes and other aspects of life such as family, work or career, personal and social relationships. Adolescence is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood that occurs between ages 13 and 19. The physical and psychological changes that take place in adolescence often start earlier, during the preteen or "tween" years: ages 9 and 12. There are three major stages of development occurs in an individual. These are: Physical, cognitive and psychosocial. Physical development. Cognitive development. Psychosocial development. Physical development. It relates to the growth and skill development of the body, including the brain, muscles, and senses. Differences in physical growth are apparent from everyday observations of people around us. (Cicarelli & White, 2012); Papalia, 2010) Cognitive development. It is a field of study in neuroscience and psychology focusing on a child's development in terms of information processing, conceptual resources, perceptual skill, language learning, and other aspects of the developed adult brain. As their cognitive capacity advances, they begin to think abstractly, reason logically, think possibilities, and impossibilities about life (Cicarelli, 2012). Psychosocial development. For a concept to be psychosocial means it relates to one’s psychological development in, and interaction with, a social environment. Involving both psychological and social aspects in human development. Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development is one of the best known theories of personality in psychology. Psychosocial development. He believed that personality develops in a series of stages. Erikson’s theory describes the impact of social experience across the whole lifespan. Adolescence is also a period for developing independence (Cicarelli, 2012). Adolescents may be separated with their parents especially when they are searching for their identity (Papalia, 2012). Life seems to have become a bewildering maze at times. Thus, you try to reflect on your common beliefs. Amidst these developments, it helps recognize how the different physiological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and social developments are in a dynamic relationship. By recognizing such changes, you can understand and evaluate your thoughts. The following section discusses how to develops one’s personality and to make it well balanced. Five Areas of Personal Development Physiological development Emotional development Social development Cognitive development Spiritual development  Physiological development Refers to physical changes in the body as well as the senses and changes in skills related to movement.  Physiological development Physical health is defined as the condition of your body, taking into consideration everything from the absence of disease to fitness level. Physical health is critical for overall well-being and can be affected by: Physiological development Lifestyle: diet, level of physical activity, and behavior (eating unhealthy foods); Human biology: a person’s genetics and physiology may make it easier or harder to achieve good physical health; Environment: our surroundings and exposure to factors such as sunlight or toxic substances; and Healthcare service: good healthcare can help prevent illness, as well as to detect and treat illness. It is important to take care of your body. Live healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol. Manage stress and go for regular medical check-ups. Practice good hygiene. Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Physiological Development. 1. How healthy is your physical body? 2. Does it get enough rest and sleep? 3. Is it given nutritional food and sufficient water to help the physiological system do its functions more optimally? 4. What aches and pains does your body suffer? 5. When was your last medical check-up? Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Physiological Development. 6. What are the common illnesses in your family? 7. If you look into generations before, what sickness plagued your ancestors? 8. In the pandemic crisis, do you consider yourself safe from such viruses and diseases?  Emotional development It has something to do with the feelings that you experience.  Emotional development Emotional health is an important part of overall health. Emotionally healthy people are in control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They can cope with life’s challenges. Emotions are responses that generate biochemical reactions in our bodies, changing the physical state. There are many ways to improve or maintain good emotional health. Be aware of your emotions and reactions. Notice what in your life makes you sad, frustrated, or angry. Try to address or change those things. Think before you act. Emotions can be powerful. Give yourself time to think, and be calm before you say or do something you might regret. Manage stress. Try to change situations, causing you stress. Learn relaxation methods to cope with stress. There are many ways to improve or maintain good emotional health. Strive for balance. Find a healthy balance between work and play and between activity and rest. Make time for things you enjoy. Focus on positive things in your life. Take care of your physical health. Your physical health can affect your emotional health. Exercise regularly, eat healthy meals and get enough sleep. Do not abuse drugs or alcohol. Connect with others. We are social creatures. We need positive connections with other people. Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Emotional Development: Your own experiences when you are : happy surprised sad angry afraid disgusted  Social development It is about our innate capacity to relate with others, to connect, and to feel the sense of belongingness  Social development Social Development refers to how people develop social and emotional skills across the lifespan, with particular attention to childhood and adolescence. Healthy social development allows us to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other people in our lives.  Social development As a person develop and perceive its individuality within a community, he/she also gains skills to communicate with other people and process his/her actions. Social development most often refers to how a person develops friendships and other relationships and how a person handles conflict with peers.  Why is social development important? Social development can impact many other forms of development a person experiences. Healthy social development allows us to form positive relationships with family, friends, teachers, and other people. Healthy social development can help you: Develop Communication Skills. An ability to interact with others allows for more opportunities to practice communications skills Build self-esteem. When a person is unable to make friends, it can be frustrating or even painful. A good circle of friends reinforces a person’s comfort level with her individuality. Strengthen learning skills. Studies show that children who have a hard time getting along with classmates as early as a preschool are more likely to experience later academic difficulties. Healthy social development can help you: Resolve conflicts. Stronger self-esteem and better language skills can ultimately lead to a better ability to resolve differences with peers. Establish a positive attitude. A positive attitude ultimately leads to better relationships with others and higher levels of self-confidence. Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Emotional Development 1. How is your relationship with your parents? 2. Do you consider yourself as friendly? Why? 3. How do you interact with other people? Are you outgoing? 4. Do you feel belongingness in your family, school, peers?  Cognitive development Refers to a person’s intellectual abilities as shown in his/her thoughts, attitudes, beliefs and values.  Cognitive development Cognitive development means how people think, explore, and figure things out. It is the development of knowledge, skills, problem- solving, and dispositions, which helps a person to think about and understand the world around them. Brain development is part of cognitive development. This aspect of the self is enhanced when one attends school to study and learn or engages in other mental endeavors.  Cognitive development Cognitive development means how people think, explore, and figure things out. It is the development of knowledge, skills, problem- solving, and dispositions, which helps a person to think about and understand the world around them. Brain development is part of cognitive development. This aspect of the self is enhanced when one attends school to study and learn or engages in other mental endeavors. Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Cognitive Development 1. Have you experienced mistakes in the choices you made? How do you deal with these situations? 2. What is your attitude towards your study habits? 3. Are you doing well in your studies?  Spiritual development It is discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul, spirit, or the “inner essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted. It is experiencing a glimpse of the “inner guide” of one’sbeliefs and values in discovering the meaning of life.  Spiritual development Spiritual development is defined as discovering oneself beyond the ego known as the soul, spirit, or the “inner essence” that is often disregarded or taken for granted (Llaneza-Ramos, 2017). It is when one experiences a glimpse of the “inner guide” of one’s beliefs and values as one discovers the meaning of life. It also allows people to connect with a Higher Power that is called by many names like "God, Buddha, Allah.”  Spiritual development “We are Christians, we are committed to the poor, we value people, we are partners, and are responsive.” As we grow spiritually, our attitude toward life also changes for the better in many ways. Most of our problems stem from our perceptions and expectations of ourselves and of the world. One will realize that this solves half the problems of our life.  Spiritual development Spiritual growth and development help us to imbibe humility. Spirituality and inner peace is a way of life. It helps us to develop great strength and courage. Spiritual growth and development help to make human beings better citizens. Self-check. Ask yourself regarding your Spiritual Development 1. How can you tell that you believe in “God”? 2. What are the things you do that manifest your spiritual development?